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FutureFlight

Britten-Norman Partners With Blue Bear to Develop Autonomous Islander

The UK manufacturer says its 55-year-old utility aircraft design could be ready for autonomous operations by the mid-2020s.
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FutureFlight

Tensions Surface Over Timetable and Scope For eVTOL Type Certification

Uber Elevate is increasingly impatient for type certification requirements to be finalized and has concerns that regulators are pursuing unrealistic safety standards.
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Aircraft

One Aviation Future Up In Air after SE Falcon Sale Nixed

One Aviation withdrew its motion for a Section 363 sale of the bankrupt company's assets to Florida-based real estate holding firm SE Falcon.

Wichita Aviation Testing Firm Expands Facilities

Aviation Consulting & Engineering Solutions held a grand opening this week of its new facilities.
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Higher-mtow A330-900

At a maximum takeoff weight of 251 tonnes, the new A330-900 variant can fly 650 nautical miles farther.
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Aircraft

OEM Studies Show Low Risk of Covid Transmission in Airliners

Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer each have conducted studies that show Covid poses less of a risk in airliners than in other indoor settings.
Rotorcraft

Orders Race In for Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition

Customers in Latin America, North America, and Asia-Pacific have signed firm contracts for the Aston Martin edition of the Airbus Helicopters H130.
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Rotorcraft

Russia Developing Fast Hybrid Helicopter with AI

The Russian concept helicopter driven by a hybrid power plant and artificial intelligence.
Charter & Fractional

XO Aims To Give Artists Boost During Pandemic

XO launched its "Heights of Talent" program to support artists whose work and careers were interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

WingX: Bizjet Activity Reaches 85 Percent of Last Year

WingX has found that the recovery of business jet activity has leveled out at about 85 percent of what operators flew a year ago.
Sustainability and Environment

Shell Signs SAF Agreement with New Production Plant

Shell Aviation has agreed on a purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Colorado-based Red Rock Biofuels.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Continues Extension, Expansion of Covid Relief

The FAA released a Part 135 extension, as well as SFAR 118-2 covering relief for deadlines approaching for training, medical, and other requirements.

LGBTQ Aviation Org Calls For More Diversity Training

National Gay Pilots Association's call for continued and expanded diversity training comes during National Diversity Week.

NBAA Show Memories: Mary Miller

Mary Miller recalls the birth of Signature
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NBAA Show Memories: Kathleen Blouin

Kathleen Blouin remembers the complexities of rescheduling existing shows during 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, as well staging a new one -- in Geneva.
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Regulations and Government

Feds Keeping Up with Aviation Policies During Covid

From the electronic pilot records database and supersonics proposals to EPA aircraft emissions and IRS tax policy, the government is staying busy.

NBAA Show Memories: Patty Wagstaff

Patty Wagstaff remembers breaking a stereotype at NBAA
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Engines

Alternatives Growing for Expensive Turbine Overhauls

MROs and OEMs find interest in engine programs that offer alternative to overhauls whose cost may exceed the value of their aircraft.
Aircraft

The Case For Hydrogen-Powered Aviation is Building Momentum

The Case For Hydrogen-Powered Aviation is Building Momentum
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Forge Makes the Most Out of Flight Operations Data You Already Have

Honeywell Forge Makes the Most Out of Flight Operations Data You Already Have
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Safety

NBAA Honors Successes of DEF Flameout Safe Landing

NBAA's virtual Safety Town Hall reviewed lessons learned in the safe landing of a Citation II that lost both engines and honored the pilots involved.
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Aircraft

Boom Rolls Out XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator

Colorado-based Boom Supersonic staged a “virtual” introduction of the demonstrator for the eventual Overture airliner.
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Regulations and Government

Industry Leaders Optimistic about Bizav Rebound

Industry leaders say the market has been returning on leisure flying and new customers, positioning it for strength when corporate flying returns.
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FBOs

World Fuel Adds Four Network FBOs

World Fuel Services has welcomed four new locations to its branded dealer network, including along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard and in the Great Plains.
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Airlines

AirAsia X Presents Plan To Stave Off Liquidation

Malaysian LCC AirAsia X wants to resume flying “in the coming months” but first needs to restructure its debts.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elliott Builds on Learjet Wi-Fi STC

Elliott Aviation's expanded Wi-Fi STC covers nine additional Learjet models.
Sustainability and Environment

CAE Achieves Carbon Neutrality

CAE has laid claim as the first Canadian aerospace company to become carbon neutral.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA, EASA Give Nod for LuxStream Satcom on Globals

New FAA and EASA STCs enable Collins Aerospace to bring its high-speed LuxStream connectivity service to Bombardier Global 5000, 6000, and XRS models.
Accidents

FAA Issues Draft Report on 737 Max Training

Full-flight simulator training must concentrate on stall recovery during activation of the 737 Max’s maneuvering characteristics augmentation system.
Maintenance and Modifications

TechnicAir UK To Offer Authorized Citation, Hawker Mx

Signature TechnicAir's Bournemouth, UK facility has been named a Textron Aviation-authorized service facility.
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